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Finance and Big Data Analytics, MSc

Finance and Big Data Analytics, MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Database Management Data Analysis Finance / Accounting (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

Do you want to work in the financial firms of the future where big data is king?

The MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics course at Swansea University is designed to pair the key areas of finance and business analytics. This programme takes a data driven approach to analysis of financial markets and organisational information. The degree covers the key principles of finance, financial modelling and financial markets to prepare you for a dynamic career in finance, banking and a range of other sectors.

You don’t need a background in accounting, finance or business to study this one year conversion course. It’s designed to enhance your undergraduate study and accelerate you into your chosen profession anywhere in the world.

The programme is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and includes exemption from up to five ACCA Fundamental exams. This is based on your prior learning and prevents you having to study the same topics you’ve already been taught.

The School of Management also has strong links with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, the Chartered Banker Institute, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This close affiliation with professional bodies will enhance your career prospects and give you the edge to thrive in today’s competitive world.

FINANCE AND BIG DATA ANALYTICS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.

Your MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics programme, with its ACCA accreditation, will prove to employers you have the ability in all aspects of business and that you are a strategic thinker with strong financial know how and the right business acumen.

Your next role could be in any of these:

  • Investment banking
  • Senior finance roles in international organisations
  • Management consultancy
  • Data analysis
  • Government

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Modules

This module provides a toolbox for the production of effective research in finance. We start from identifying the research question, determining the contribution and the research philosophy that will guide your work. We then consider how to use academic literature to support your work, to build strong arguments and provide theoretical rigour to your contribution. We consider the key research methods adopted in finance, for both corporate finance and asset pricing perspectives. We look at how contemporary innovations in machine learning, and fintech, are creating new tools you can consider. Finally, we introduce effective research writing and presentation using professional tools such as Latex and Prezi.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,250

Entry requirements

Students must attain a 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an undergraduate degree. Any degree subject will be considered.

University information

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to a vibrant city centre as well as to the beaches of the spectacular Gower Peninsula. The university offers a range of superb taught and research postgraduate programmes across three academic faculties: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science Faculty of Science and Engineering Swansea’s...more

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